Module Title:Irish Architectural History
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Students will be encouraged to actively partake in class discussions and group work. A variety of teaching methodologies including the use of case studies, research assignments, lectures and on-site visits to historic buildings will be employed. The lecturer will act as facilitator to the students’ learning process. Frequent and immediate feedback regarding any assignments should be given to students.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are to: • To develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of the different styles of architecture prevalent in Ireland in both a rural and urban context. • To develop awareness in students of the processes involved in identifying the vintage of a building through analysis of its fabric and history. • To introduce students to the evolution of vernacular building traditions. • To make students aware of the political and social influences that helped shape our architectural heritage.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Ireland’s architectural heritage
LO2 Describe and illustrate the chronological order in which the architectural styles most commonly frequented in Irish architecture have developed
LO3 Recognise the different architectural styles most frequented in Ireland
LO4 Critically assess and map out a building’s development
LO5 Identify and evaluate the key identifiable components of each architectural style
LO6 Participate in active discussion within the group in a confident, motivated and responsible manner on matters concerning the development of Ireland’s architectural heritage.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Pre-Georgian Architecture
Examining the evolution of the domestic dwelling in Ireland from the prehistoric to c.1680. Understanding how political environments helped shape the form and positioning of these historic buildings. Understanding the idiosyncratic nature of Irish historic buildings compared to their United kingdom and continental counterparts.
Georgian Architecture
Covering the evolution of classical architecture in Ireland in the ‘long eighteenth century’ c.1680-1830 Covering the onset of the gothic and tudor revival architecture in the late eighteenth century Understanding the influences of the grand tour Understanding the significance that evolving tastes and material culture had on the shaping of our built heritage
Victorian and Edwardian Architecture (1840-1920)
Understanding the revival of historic styles The influences of the industrial revolution The development of the arts and crafts movement
Vernacular Building Traditions
The shaping of the vernacular dwelling Understanding the concept of form following function The furnishing of the vernacular dwelling The importance of farm heritage
Public Buildings, Secular and Ecclesiastical, from Schools to Cathedra
The influence of church and state on the form of such buildings
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Research project: Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a two thousand word research report on a topic relating to the development of architectural style in Ireland during the eighteenth century. 4,5 20.00 n/a
Presentation Students are required to present to their colleagues a 10minute presentation on a topic relating to the Regency period in Ireland’s architectural history. 4,6 5.00 n/a
Essay Students will be required to find appropriate source material in order to compose a two thousand word research report on a topic relating to the development of architectural style in Ireland during the nineteenth century. 1,2,3,5 25.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Final Exam 1,2,3,4,5 50.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 2.00
Practicals Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 3.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWCHS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture & Heritage Studies 1 Mandatory